A tasty fruit. A distinctive packaging. A celebration. These are the ingredients of a project capable of transforming a product into a project that unites agriculture, distribution, and social responsibility. This is where one of the innovations that Naturitalia presents originates from. read more

Fruit and vegetable producers and processors will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the latest machines, technologies, protective measures, fertilizers, sorting solutions, and storage equipment in Kielce on the 23rd and 24th of January, Friday and Saturday. They will also gain knowledge about crops and the market. read more

South Africa is enhancing its local fruit-packing equipment capacity by establishing the Maftech facility in Paarl, Western Cape. The site was created through a collaboration between MAF RODA AGROBOTIC and Maintech, merging international automation technology with local expertise. read more

According to FAO data for 2024, the Republic of Moldova remains a significant contributor to fruit production in Europe, particularly for traditional crops. The country's apple production has reached approximately 405,000 tonnes per year, positioning Moldova in the top 10 apple producers in Europe and underscoring its strategic importance in the region. read more

Also for 2026, Apofruit confirms its participation in Marca, the international trade fair dedicated to private label brands, scheduled to take place in Bologna on January 14 and 15 next year. The cooperative, which has recently celebrated its 65th anniversary since its foundation, will be presenting at the event. read more

The data is still provisional but the trend is clear: 2025 ended with an increase in domestic consumption of fruits and vegetables, both in quantity and value. For supermarkets and hypermarkets, the data is already final: +4.9% in quantity and +6.9% in value. Fruits performed even better in terms of value. read more

Fruit and vegetable prices in Ukraine are expected to increase on a monthly basis in 2026, primarily due to seasonal factors. Researchers predict that vegetable prices could go up by up to 10% throughout the year, while fruit prices may see a rise of as much as 15%. Agricultural analyst Inna Salo attributes these price hikes to fluctuations in supply and demand. read more

CN Seeds has appointed Kym Smith as Technical Sales Representative, strengthening the team as the business kicks off 2026 with fresh momentum. Kym joins CN Seeds with nearly a decade of experience in the vegetable seed sector, including roles with Hazera and PDM Produce. With a strong background. read more

The 2025 season will be remembered by many blueberry growers as one of the most challenging in terms of fighting frost. At Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation in Karczmiska, this phenomenon occurred regularly from mid-April until the end of flowering, practically. read more

In the organized retail sector, the challenge of fresh produce is increasingly linked to the shopping experience and the healthiness of the product. It is in this context that the innovation presented by Oranfresh, as illustrated by the sales director Enrico Musumeci, comes into play. read more

Naturkost West (NKW) and EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr plan to collaborate in the future. EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr will become a shareholder in NKW's wholesale business for organic products. Naturkost West specializes in organic fruits and vegetables, as well as dairy and cheese products. read more

A collaboration born many years ago and grown over time, becoming a true model of industrial partnership. It is the one between Finagricola, a historic Italian fruit and vegetable company, and ULMA Packaging, a leading company in packaging solutions, now a point of reference. read more

Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that the Turkish mandarin season has been successful, setting a new record in export value. "2025 was a significant year for mandarin exports, strengthening the fruit's position in Turkey's fresh produce market," she said. read more

The blueberry harvesting sector is currently facing a critical phase, marked by the growing challenge of finding skilled labor and the rise in operating costs. To maintain competitiveness and ensure continuous production, it is strategic to integrate automated or semi-automated systems. read more

SAP has announced that Zespri has implemented a fully digitized claims platform using SAP cloud technologies, aimed at streamlining customer claims management across its global supply chain. The new system replaces a previously manual process and is designed to support faster and more consistent processing of claims. read more

Wielki wzrost powierzchni upraw truskawek oraz produkcji w tym sezonie w Egipcie spowodował komplikacje handlowe, a eksporterzy wciąż borykają się z przywróceniem równowagi. Tak twierdzi Ahmed Wagih, CEO firmy Agri Green. Plantator twierdzi, że "masowy napływ nowych plantatorów oraz wzrost" read more

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables from Turkey worth $21.057 million, which was a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2024, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly via Report. In December alone, Turkey exported $1.798 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Azerbaijan, marking a 1.8% increase. read more

W tym sezonie, rynek borówki w Ameryce Łacińskiej doświadcza stabilnych wolumenów, oczekiwanej podaży oraz rosnącego nacisku na jakość. Simón Andrés Muñoz, starszy konsultant w firmie CASM Blueberries, analizuje sezon 2025-2026, skupiając się na produkcji, odmianach, cenach i logistyce. read more

Cairo 3A for Agriculture has announced the inauguration of the initial stage of a commercial blueberry farm in Wadi El-Natrun, signaling Egypt's foray into large-scale blueberry cultivation. This first phase involves investments totaling EGP 442.2 million, approximately equivalent to US$14 million, and is part of read more

Ceny marchwi w Polsce zaczęły rosnąć na początku grudnia, a tendencja wzrostowa nadal utrzymuje się, choć z bardzo niskiego punktu wyjścia. Pod koniec ubiegłego roku średnia cena hurtowa wzrosła o około 6% w ciągu miesiąca, co stanowi skromny, ale pozytywny rozwój dla lokalnych producentów. read more